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by skyking 12 Replies latest jw friends

  • skyking
    skyking

    Blinders have many uses for people, religious, political... But no matter the type of blinders, blinders are dangerous. Different people have different ideas, they are not stupid or dumb if their ideas happen to be different than yours. Hurtful words can be as damaging, as damaging as a person with blinders on. I have only been on this board for a few weeks. I have been totally surprised by the hurtful words of three different posters.

    I wondered if in their previous posts found in their history would I find a pattern or were they just being rude too me. When looking at their history I found the three are truly A$$ O. They like talking down to other posters and making rude comments. These people have blinders and only see the world as they see it, they don't see a fluid world as normal people see it. I am surprised how high up the chain of humanity they think they are, they are way above ordinary minions that they are forced to deal with in everyday life. It must be an all-empowering feeling to walk and talk knowing how much smarter you are than others put on this earth. I am glad I will never know that power I will be nothing more than a country hick that hopes can be of some help to others on this board.

    Lets see how many nasty responses I get to this thread.

  • wozadummy
    wozadummy

    Aw come on ,they can't be that bad , there here are'nt they not on the governing body at least?

  • parakeet
    parakeet

    ***I have been totally surprised by the hurtful words of three different posters.***

    The anonymity of the posters here sometimes results in a few jerks taking off the gloves for a fun-filled (for them) free-for-all. Some time ago I was also shocked and hurt by uncalled-for nastiness, and I had decided to leave the board. Another poster PMed me and said to stay for the sake of those who come here for help. This poster also said it can be a good idea to avoid controversial nonJW threads since they seem to bring out the worst in some people. I've followed this advice -- it keeps my blood pressure down. It might work for you too.

  • mama1119
    mama1119

    I agree there can be some rude dogs, but hold your head high and do what you came to do.

  • skyking
    skyking

    Thanks for your comments and support

  • avengers
    avengers
    I will be nothing more than a country hick that hopes can be of some help to others on this board.

    You can help me open my beer, and we'll have one together.

    lol

    Andy

  • BlackSwan of Memphis
    BlackSwan of Memphis
    This poster also said it can be a good idea to avoid controversial nonJW threads since they seem to bring out the worst in some people. I've followed this advice -- it keeps my blood pressure down. It might work for you too.

    This is some excellent advice!

    One of the things I learned was that, this is not the only forum out there. There are many forums with discussion topics that suit the many different interests and personalities out there. There are christian forums, pagan forums, right wing political forums, left wing etc etc.

    Maybe skyking you might want to browse through the internet for dicussion groups that you can openly discuss these things with people who have a similar mindset OR are open minded in that particular direction.

    I like your posts. But I don't know if that counts for much, lol

  • fullofdoubtnow
    fullofdoubtnow
    Different people have different ideas, they are not stupid or dumb if their ideas happen to be different than yours.

    You are right there skyking, and have a right to be treated with respect if your opinion happens to differ from someone else's. I tend to stay away from certain threads, ie political ones, because I have no interest in UK politics, let alone American, and therefore no real opinion.

    I agree that it's not pleasant to be picked on by someone who doesn't agree with you, but please don't let that put you off posting.

    Linda

  • juni
    juni

    Hi skyking!

    If I've ever hurt someone by my words, I truly apologize. We all at some time say something we wish we could retract. Sometimes too what we may have in mind when we post doesn't come across in the way we intended. That is one disadvantage to Internet posting.

    And there are those who are just nasty or big shots who have a big ego; they're not really posting to help, but to gloat.

    Juni

  • loli
    loli

    Hi Skyking! Isn't difference of opinion what will hopefully raise everyone's awareness for the need to examine one's own beliefs? Please don't stop posting. I think this is a safe place to share thoughts and feeling in a tolerant way, am I right? I'm just a newbie.

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